Your voice, and the way you speak to people, make an impression whether you like it or not. From presentations at work to leading team meetings and engaging in casual conversation, the way you speak can shape how others perceive you.
So how can you gain more confidence through your voice? It comes from knowing that you can express yourself clearly, effectively, and authentically. Voice coaching can help you get there.
For more information about speech coaching with Julian Morris, or if you’d like to inquire about singing lessons in New York, please get in touch. We’d be happy to hear from you.
Data Shows That Speaking Skills Increase Confidence in Adults
Speaking skills and confidence are linked and well-documented. A report from Forbes highlights that 70% of employers view communication skills as more important than technical expertise, and you can also reference this study by Dr. Brian McNatt discussing how speech training leads to greater confidence and self-efficacy.
Studies can only take you so far though - look inwards. Would you be happier and more confident if you felt like people listened to you and respected your thoughts? Are you self-conscious about your voice and speaking style? Speech coaching can help.
Elements of Speech That You Can Improve
Pacing of Your Speech
Pacing refers to the speed at which you speak. A rushed delivery can make your message difficult to follow, while speaking too slowly risks losing your audience's attention. A well-paced speaking style allows you to emphasize key points and gives listeners time to process what you're saying. Strategic pauses and inflections can also add gravity to what you are saying, and people are more likely to listen.
Diction For Better Clarity
Diction is all about how clearly you pronounce words. Poor articulation can create misunderstandings, and it will make your communication fundamentally less serious. Speech coaching includes exercises that improve pronunciation and clarity, and while it’s not always easy for you to hear the difference, we can even record your speech so that you can hear the difference.
Breathing and Breath Support
Shallow breathing will lead to a weak and strained voice, and you may sound breathless and confident while you speak. In coaching sessions, you can learn diaphragmatic breathing techniques that will improve your vocal tone, ability to project, and ability to sustain longer thoughts. Learning to control your breathing will also help control your nerves.
Diversify Your Inflection
What is inflection? In short, it adds variety and personality to your voice by modulating pitch and tone. Monotone delivery can ruin even the most interesting thoughts, whereas too much inflection can come across as manic. Let’s work together to find the natural range of your voice, add color and dynamism to your speech, and draw listeners in.
Project Your Voice
You need to make sure that people can hear you, without the need for you to shout or work hard. Breathing technique helps with this, as does the removal of tension in your body. If you have back-to-back meetings all day, social events to attend, or speeches to give, you need to be able to project effortlessly.
How Will a Vocal Coach Help You?
Firstly, we can look into any tension that’s causing you problems. Many people carry tension in their throat, jaw, or shoulders without realizing how it affects their voice. A speech coach can identify these areas of strain and teach relaxation techniques to release them.
We can also use targeted drills designed to strengthen your voice and improve its flexibility. We may include tongue twisters to sharpen diction, breath control practices to increase stamina, and vocal warm-ups to improve your range and resonance. We will also teach you how to practice and improve at home.
We will also help you gain confidence in your voice by teaching you how it works. A speech coach explains the mechanics of breath, vocal cords, and resonance. With the process of vocal production demystified, you will actually be able to perform better.
Gain Confidence By Speaking More Clearly
When you speak with authority, people listen. And this will improve your confidence in your personal life and professional life. If you’d like more information about our speech coaching services, or if you are interested in learning how to sing beautifully, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
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